7.5.1 Getting Legal Help

A lawyer can advise you on a legal problem and can also act for you in court. Cost stops many people from getting that help, so there is an answer built into the system. In most communities across Canada there are legal aid services. They are free, or they charge only a small fee, for people who cannot afford a lawyer of their own. If you face a legal problem and have very little money, look for the legal aid service in your area before you give up on getting advice. Being able to get help matters.